David Einhorn - Greenlight Capital Portfolio (Dec 31, 2023)


As of Dec 31, 2023, the Greenlight Capital oversees a portfolio valued at approximately $2.05B, featuring 40 publicly traded holdings. This in-depth profile highlights the top investments led by Microsoft (MSFT), Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B), Waste Management (WM), and others—drawing on its latest SEC filings as of Feb 14, 2024. Explore insights into portfolio composition, allocation strategies, and recent trade activity.

Greenlight Capital Strategy Analysis

Investment Strategy Metrics

Key metrics revealing investment style, risk management, and performance characteristics

MetricValueCategoryDescription
Holding Period9.4 monthsStyleAverage duration positions are maintained
Position Count45StyleNumber of active positions in portfolio
Position Size1.3%RiskTypical allocation per position
Win Rate53.0%PerformancePercentage of profitable positions
Average Return96.1%PerformanceMean return across positions
Sharpe Ratio0.18PerformanceReturn per unit of risk taken

Investment Case Study: GREEN BRICK PARTNERS INC (GRBK)

12/31/2014 - 9/20/2025

Performance Metrics

Total Return: 59.53%

Holding Period: 3916 days

Max Position Size: $592,369,623.00

Position Weight: 21.15%

Key Events

12/31/2014: ENTRY(15,641,805.00 shares) @ $0.01
6/30/2015: INCREASE(8,476,863.00 shares) @ $0.01
3/31/2021: DECREASE(-6,700,000.00 shares) @ $0.02
3/31/2022: DECREASE(-376,857.00 shares) @ $0.02
9/30/2022: DECREASE(-131,850.00 shares) @ $0.02
3/31/2023: DECREASE(-309,453.00 shares) @ $35.06
9/30/2023: DECREASE(-4,258,125.00 shares) @ $41.51
12/31/2023: DECREASE(-937,500.00 shares) @ $51.94

Investment Thesis

Entry Context: Initial position established based on fundamental analysis

Sector Conditions: Favorable market conditions in the sector

Risk Factors:
  • Market volatility
  • Sector-specific risks

Key Learnings

  • Position sizing is critical for portfolio management
  • Important to monitor sector exposure

Sector Allocations